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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,549.36, 32,484.60 and 14,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,549.36, 32,484.60 and 14,702 is: 20,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,549.36 : 32,484.60 = 14,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,549.36/32,484.60 = 14,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,549.36x = 32,484.60 × 14,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,549.36x = 477,588,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,588,589.20/23,549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.32

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